Hourly Wage for Patient Care Technician Salary in the United States

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How much does a Patient Care Technician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Patient Care Technician in the United States is $17 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $15 and $19. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Patient Care Technician

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Patient Care Technician / CNA $1,500 sign on bonus
Amberwell Health Atchison - ATCHISON , KS
JOB DESCRIPTION. A Patient Care Technician (PCT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Nursing Aide, is responsible for supporting healthcare staff in administ
- 49 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - MILFORD , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago
Patient Care RN
Bayhealth - DOVER , DE
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk. Bayheal
- 19 days ago

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Patient Care Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Patient Care Technician ranges from $15 to $19 with the average hourly pay of $17. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $15 to $19 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $17.

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Skills associated with Patient Care Technician: Patient Care, requests, Timely

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